Overview This is a live-in position. The Procurement Controller is responsible for assisting the Procurement Manager with developing the annual plans for cost control across the organisation. The Procurement Controller works closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure cost control support is aligned with the wider objectives of the property. The Procurement Controller assists with monitoring the performance of all operational departments relating to food and beverage and lodge supplies through the efficient maintenance of procurement and control procedures established by senior management. The role assists with optimising profitability, productivity and quality through analysing, controlling, improving and reporting on costs and expenses. The Procurement Controller assists in creating the systems relating to stock control that enable the lodge teams to provide guests with an outstanding service that is of exceptional quality and efficiency and is responsive to operational needs. Responsibilities Assist the Procurement Manager with developing annual cost-control plans across the organisation. Monitor the performance of all operational departments related to food and beverage and lodge supplies through procurement and control procedures. Analyse, control, improve and report on costs and expenses to optimise profitability, productivity and quality. Create and maintain stock-control systems that enable lodge teams to provide high-quality, efficient service responsive to operational needs. Qualifications Job Technical Skills Competent in developing and ensuring policies, processes and standards are implemented and applied across the cost-control function. Ability to analyse and improve cost-control operational effectiveness and efficiencies. Ability to monitor and ensure compliance with health, safety, security and other legal requirements across cost-control operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Excel at an advanced level. Proficient in cost-control and POS specific software applications. Work Experience & Academic Qualifications Three to five years of experience in a Cost Control role. Demonstrated previous experience in a luxury Food & Beverage or accommodation environment. A formal Cost Control, Bookkeeping or Procurement qualification. Bachelor degree and/or diploma in hotel management, Food and Beverage or other related fields. Personal Qualities Committed to providing exceptional levels of service to others. Demonstrates exceptional levels of integrity. Ability to work effectively when under pressure. Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to getting work done, adjusting to changing circumstances and demands. Emotionally stable, even tempered and calm when placed with challenges. Maintains positive outlook in challenging situations and circumstances. Demonstrates high levels of resilience and tenacity in demanding environments. Ability to establish strong relationships with people from different backgrounds. Other Sanbona shall apply the employment equity principles as set out in the Employment Equity policy and Plan. Interested applicants should submit a comprehensive Resume/CV with all supporting documents to Apply Below by no later than 07 June 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr